finished Black Lagoon. it was a hell of a roller coaster ride with a lot of action. but it's also that roller coaster metaphor that hurts somewhat. at first, everything just keeps getting better. its hits a high point with Roberta, and the Hansel and Gretel arc was by far the hilight of the show. but everything after that started to dip, until it ends with a Yakuza story. call me crazy, but i don't find the Yakuza all that interesting. Yukio, especially. i thought she was pretty lame through and through. Ginji was a little more interesting. perhaps they shouldn't have started Second Barrage with Hansel and Gretel; should've ended on a high note.
overall, it was a fun watch. the action was always top notch, and the characters are lovable despite how [tornado fang]'d up they are.
i'm looking forward to season three.
in the meantime, i have to look around for something. maybe rewatch Godannar and/or Pani Poni Dash.